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C17 FXY

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,029 mi
Last recorded126,029 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 FXY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 126,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 126,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 109,911 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 52,842 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 52,829 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 51,416 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 51,416 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 99,565 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cheeped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 50,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 98,043 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 3 May 2023 47,710 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 47,698 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 91,036 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 24 Aug 2022 91,036 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 7 May 2022 42,754 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 82,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2021 36,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 79,222 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 30,700 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 74,744 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 25,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 67,360 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 67,360 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 19,913 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2018 59,414 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 59,414 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,950 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Feb 2017 55,950 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 48,373 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,824 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?

Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,164
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
269,939
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,708
coil spring broken 9,835
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C17 FXY is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 70,676 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Kuga fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C17 FXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Kuga typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C17 FXY registered?

C17 FXY is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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